Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) announced Thursday that it will add to the growing number of fitness games for the Wii with its own entrant, "Sports Active", set for release in Spring 2009. 14 Nov 2008
Circuit City has filed for reorganisation relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond. The retailer - the second largest in the electronics goods space after Best Buy - has clearly been struggling for the last several months. In November alone, it slashed its workforce by 20% and announced plans to close 155 stores. 11 Nov 2008
Consumer foods group Tiger Brand expects headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations for the year ended September to reflect an improvement of between 32% and 37% compared to that achieved in the previous financial year. 11 Nov 2008
Two new multi-award winning board games from Blowfish Entertainment are set to capture the imagination when they launch in South Africa this November. 10 Nov 2008
SABMiller Plc and Molson Coors has reported a strong performance by their new US joint venture in its first quarter of combined operations. 6 Nov 2008
Bob Martin, a market leader in the pet healthcare industry, has launched a new range specifically made for puppies and kittens. 5 Nov 2008
Appletiser SA has just launched a new television commercial that aims to communicate the brand as the ultimate reward, one that can be enjoyed any time, any where. 4 Nov 2008
In a case of primates for prime TV, Savanna has gone to Hollywood for creative inspiration. 31 Oct 2008
BIC lighters are world leaders in their market, with five million sold every day. What's more, they are making sure of continued growth with their annual launches of new series of these fashionable yet practical accessories. 30 Oct 2008
South Africa's biggest single brand store network, PEP, is extending its southern African store footprint into Angola and is making a major investment in Africa's fastest growing country. On 31 October 2008, PEP opens its first store in Lobito, central Angola. The group has also established a 2 000 m² distribution centre in Benguela. 30 Oct 2008
Signalling a fundamental shift in the publishing industry, The Christian Science Monitor today announced plans to shift from daily to a weekly print publishing format. In turn, the national newspaper plans to invest heavily in its Web presence. 29 Oct 2008
Industry sales figures by InfoSource, an independent market research organisation, have revealed that Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa has strengthened its position to become South Africa's number one player in multifunctional printing systems (MFPs) in the first half of 2008. 28 Oct 2008
Cadbury South Africa has appointed Ogilvy as creative agency on their chocolate brands - a portfolio that includes global giants Dairy Milk, Lunch Bar, Crunchie, Flake and Milk Tray. 28 Oct 2008
Recognising the vital role retailers can play in the worldwide drive to conserve our precious seafood resources, Woolworths has formulated and is implementing a Sustainable Seafood policy. It has also just become the first South African retailer to sign the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative's (SASSI) Retail Charter. 26 Oct 2008
3M South Africa has launched a new range of office and stationery products to brighten up desks in the home, office and conference venues. 22 Oct 2008
Frisco is expanding their product range with the launch of their new pre-blended drink stick pack range due to reach stores during the month of October. 22 Oct 2008
Renowned towelling product manufacturer, Glodina, is launching a towel that comes with a 10 year guarantee certificate. 21 Oct 2008
Woolworths introduces fun new range of meals for kids. 20 Oct 2008
Wayne van der Merwe has resigned as finance director of apparel retailer Truworths with effect from 16 April 16 2009 to relocate to with his family to Australia, Truworths said today. 17 Oct 2008
The Golden Kaan wine brand has won gold at Veritas, one of South Africa's premier wine awards, announced last Saturday night in Cape Town. 16 Oct 2008
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